Merrlam Park Neighborhood News and Events
Success stories: Youth describe projects from gardens to dance parties at 2012 Youth Social Entrepreneur Summit in St. Paul
On April 27, the Sundance Family Foundation convened the 2012 Youth Social Entrepreneur Summit at the University of St.MORE »
ST. PAUL NOTES | Merriam Park library closing — but only for a month
From April 30 to June 4, Merriam Park library fans will have to find another place to check out books, use their laptops, browse the shelves, or (discreetly) snooze.MORE »
Central Corridor artist Seitu Jones recruits students to build a legacy in St. Paul
The high-pitched whir of a wood sander filled the air as a half dozen Gordon Parks High School students, wearing safety goggles and turquoise work coats, carved with chisels and gouges across a large basswood panel. What was emerging from their careful handwork was a cluster of teardrop-shaped leaves, each as tall as the students themselves.MORE »
ST. PAUL NOTES | Flowers and new businesses popping up in St. Paul
Garrison Keillor's new bookstore opened April 9, and I couldn't resist visiting the first day. I did resist the temptation to buy Keeping Chickens or The Backyard Cow, though I'm sure their insights on urban farming will make them popular in the Twin Cities.MORE »
Farming in the city
You might easily confuse the sound of a farm-tiller with that of a lawn-mower this spring season. That's because more urban farmers in Minneapolis can use their own land to sell self-grown produce.MORE »
